Answering the Call

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Lt. Gen. (Retired) James R. Helmly

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Staff Sgt. Burden had deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III, as a 13P, Fire Direction specialist and most enjoyed the camaraderie of the unit while there.

He works as a works as a Guest Service Specialist and is currently enrolled in college.

Traveling with him to see the ceremony and to participate in the Quality of Life Family Readiness Conference is his dad, John D. Burden. Mr. Burden retired from the Air Force, and states that “I have is highly inspired my son and encouraged him to be the best he can be, because the stars are the limits that shine brightly.”

Staff Sgt. Burden after he pinned his buddy Sgt. Mark Olivas

Staff Sgt. Burden enjoying the unusual snow day in Oklahoma

Staff Sgt. Burden observing during a convoy in Iraq.

Staff Sgt. Burden with family from Charleston, SC

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One Response to “Staff Sgt. Raymon Burden”

See you soon. And if you ever try to push me into “that” kind of bar I’ll thrash you. lol J/k See you soon brother and remember you always got a friend in Cali. Hope to see you in the next few months.
DS TURNER